Bona Ventura

Leidseplein · Amsterdam

De Blauwe Hollander

Local cuisine

One of the best-known old-Dutch restaurants in the city, open since 1979: snert, draadjesvlees (beef braised until it falls into threads), stamppot with homemade gravy and bitterballen. The name refers to Dutch marines, for whom Dutch food was a taste of home.

Address
Leidsekruisstraat 28, 1017 RJ Amsterdam
Hours
Mon-Sun 12:00-23:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Huisgemaakte snert EUR 8.75; stamppot andijvie with spekjes and gehaktbal EUR 18.25 (menu on site, 2026)
Price level
€€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • In winter order zuurkool (sauerkraut) stamppot with a sausage, or andijvie (endive) stamppot with bacon and a meatball.
  • For dessert Expatica points to the vlaflip, a childhood dessert of custard, yoghurt and syrup.

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